The cheapest and fastest trains from Hendon to Bolton
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendon to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Bolton will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hendon for Bolton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Hendon to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hendon to Bolton trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:56 Hendon | 5h11 | 11:07 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:57 Hendon | 5h06 | 11:03 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:34 Hendon | 5h29 | 13:03 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:17 Hendon | 5h03 | 20:20 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:21 Hendon | 3h59 | 20:20 Bolton | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hendon to Bolton
Trains from Hendon to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 20:54 |
FAQs: Hendon to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon to Bolton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bolton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hendon and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside Main Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main road outside the station, bus stop on the railway bridge.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Crompton Way for buses to Bolton or Halliwell. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Crompton Way, under railway bridge (Nearside for Blackburn, Farside for Bolton)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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